Sermons on Open Window:

Why Should I Bother Joining A Church?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 10, 2021

The message explores biblical reasons for open union with a local congregation.

“It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated even among pagans, for a man has his father’s wife. And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to mourn? Let him who has done this be removed from among you. “For though absent in body, I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of Jesus Christ.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 7, 2024

Joseph opened his heart and his home to the Son of God.

THE BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST. Matthew 1:18-21. Joseph was a dreamer. This was true of the Old Testament Joseph, the son of Jacob, derogatively referred to as “this dreamer” (cf. Genesis 37:19). It was also true of the New Testament Joseph, recognised here as “the son of David” (Matthew 1:20). ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

United In Weakness Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 14, 2025

The opening of our sermon series on the book of 1st Corinthians

United in Weakness 1st Corinthians Series CCCAG 7-13-25 Welcome to the start of our new sermon series on 1 Corinthians. Introduction: The City of Corinth and Its Church Today, we dive into Chapter 1. 1st and 2nd Corinthians are letters that were written by the Apostle Paul to a church wrestling ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3, John 15:5, Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Do You See? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 2, 2004

Are your eyes open? Nothing opens eyes like a good question. Jesus questions have a way of both exposing and healing blindness. Watch what he does in this passage...

Mark 8:11-26 Do You See Anything? This year you are studying: Questions Jesus Asked from Mark’s gospel. Did you know that in Mark 8 in the NKJV, there are at least 16 questions asked by Jesus. You could have gotten your entire Summer Series from just this chapter! *** 1. How many loaves do you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:11-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Looking For? Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Dec 18, 2002

A Christmas Eve message encouraging seekers to open their heart to Christ. It concludes with the U2 song "Still Haven’t Found... and goes into Open the Eyes of My Heart Lord."

The Eyes of Christmas: Through the Eyes of the Magi What Are You Looking For? Dr. Marty Baker / Christmas Eve 2001 / Matthew 2:1-12 www.stevenscreek.net How much time have you spent this week looking for something important? Many of you have invested hours looking for the right gift ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Ask And It Shall Be Given

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 3, 2001

Ask and it shall be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.

Theme: Ask and it shall be given Text: Gen. 18:20-32; Col. 2:12-14; Luke 11:1-13 Read Lk. 11:9-10 "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-32, Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Satan's War Against God's Creation I Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Feb 2, 2009

Having taken the scroll from the Father, the Lamb now begins to open the seals. As each seal is opened, (think of it as different chapters in a book) a new judgment comes upon the earth.

Part I Revelation 6:1-2; 12:1-2,6a Purpose: To show Satan’s true nature. Aim: I want the listener to see Satan as he really is and avoid his allurements. INTRODUCTION: Having taken the scroll from the Father, the Lamb now begins to open the seals. As each seal is opened, (think of it as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Corinthians Refocus On Christ Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 13, 2013

Opening introduction & background on the letter to 1 Corinthians followed by expository thoughts on verses 1-3 looking at the Apostle Paul the Corinthians and his opening greeting to his beloved family.

1 Corinthians chapter 1:1-3 Refocus on Christ Author Paul - Date : 51-52 AD, Corinth in the Region of Achaia Written probably around 53-55 Ad on his 3rd mission trip from Ephesus. 1Cor 5:9 unknown letter previous to 1, 2 Corinthians. Our first introduction to Corinth in the Bible is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Why Whys Aren't Wise

Contributed by Bryan Ness on Sep 4, 2002

An expository sermon on Habakkuk and what Habakkuk has to say to us about times when we doubt God is in control.

Why Whys Aren’t Wise I. Story Viktor was seated in a crowded train headed for Budapest. He was one of the leading bee experts in Hungary and he was transporting a box of bees, which he had placed under his seat. He was enjoying the passing scenery and the cool breeze coming from the open ...read more

Denomination: Adventist

Saint Nicholas

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Nov 30, 2006

It is more important to know why St. Nicholas did good deeds than to know the whole legend.

December 3, 2006 Galatians 6:2-5 Good afternoon ---- I am happy that you are here. My name is Nicholas and I am the Bishop of Myra in what is now the country of Turkey. A Bishop is really a Pastor for other Pastors. Mt. Olive Church has a Bishop named John and he lives in Buffalo, NY. Turkey ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2-5

Denomination: Lutheran

How Far?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 19, 2008

Using the word "How" the sermon explores Mary as an example of handling difficult circumstances.

Luke 1: 26 – 38 / How Far? Intro: There was once a wonderful, elderly, Christian lady who lived next door to a grumpy old man who was constantly trying to convince her there was no God. One day through an open window the old man heard the woman praying. She said, “Lord, you always given me what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Shaking The World Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 9, 2004

Although this chapter tells us about one of the greatest sermon’s ever preached... it has 4 principles we can use to be effective in our everyday witnessing.

OPEN: Several years back, when having a computers was a fairly new experience for most people… a lot of folks got flustered over little things: For example: one customer called in to customer service department to complain that he kept getting an "Access Denied" message every time he tried to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Outpouring Of Joy (Advent) Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 15, 2007

This Christmas season, let us open our hearts completely to God. As we do that we will open ourselves up to receive the deep and abiding joy that is found only in knowing God.

The Outpouring of Joy, Mark 14:3-9 Introduction (Adapted from Charles Spurgeon, All of Grace) The fames 19th Century English preacher, Charles Spurgeon, tells the story of a minister who called upon a poor woman, intending to give her help; for he knew that she was very poor. With his money in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Christian Church

The Outpouring Of Blessings

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 5, 2025

10 BLESSINGS FOR US FROM THE OLD TESTAMDENT

THE OUTPOURING OF BLESSINGS 1. BLESSING OF ABRAHAM 2. BLESSING OF EPHRAIM AND MANNASAH 3. BLESSING OF JOSEPH 4. THE AARONIC BLESSING 5. BLESSING OF BALAAM 6. BLESSING OF MOSES 7. BLESSING OF DAVID 8. BLESSING OF JABEZ 9. BLESSING OF PSALM 20 10. BLESSING OF OPEN WINDOWS OF ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Clinic On The Corner

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 4, 2005

The church should be like a free medical clinic, open to all who will come to the great physician.

INTRODUCTION: “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times” These famous lines open Dickens’ classic novel A Tale of Two Cities. All of human history is summed up in those lines. Throughout history there have always been births and funerals. There have been terrible plagues and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ